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Opening Historic Trails: Accidental Heroes Stomp Sports Inequity
In the midst of a workout, I was not thinking about Title IX or the people who worked to secure my rights. But I knew about Title IX and …
Angela Davis and Tim Wise: Capitalism, Privatization and Hope
On this edition, we hear Davis and Wise discuss privatization, the economy, and other critical issues of our times.
Gov. Cuomo Calls for Curbing Money in Politics, but Will Money Influence His Decision on Fracking?
Pressure from big money lobbyists might be a factor pushing Gov. Cuomou2019s administration toward lifting a moratorium on fracking.
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Joe Paterno’s Shame
The truth is that Joe Paterno was more powerful at Penn State than any athletic director, more powerful even than the university's president.
How Voter Suppression in 2012 Will Erode Reproductive Rights
The power to preserve and expand reproductive rights is inextricably tied the right to vote.
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Washington DC Plagued by Scandal and Bad News
The scandals suggest a systemic culture of cronyism and self-dealing in city government that threatens to overshadow the capital.
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Paterno Was Paid Off Even as Scandal Played Out
Mr. Paterno was to be paid $3 million at the end of the 2011 season if he agreed it would be his last.
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Verizon Wants the “Freedom” to Edit Your Internet
The telecom giant is suing to have the FCC's order thrown out, and one of their legal arguments is raising more than a few eyebrows.
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Congress Considers Prosecutions of Reporters Over Leaked Information
In response to New York Times stories that relied on leaks of sensitive national-security information, a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday discussed legislation that could allow journalists to …
NYPD Overstated Its Counterterrorism Record
A review shows that the figure overstates both the number of serious, developed terrorist plots against New York and exaggerates the NYPD's role in stopping attacks.